Marriage Contract from Livorno

Artist Unknown Italian artist

DateMay 21, 1755

Mediumink and paint on parchment

Dimensionsheight and width: 31 1/8 × 23 1/4 in. (79.1 × 59.1 cm)

ClassificationsPaper

Credit LineGift of Ugo Goetzl and Ina Wallace

Object number2025.10.1

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ProvenanceCreated Livorno, ca. 1755; prior to 2004, in the collection of Dr. Israel Perry (b. ? d. 2015, Tel Aviv, Israel; Ms. 41); 2025, transferred to Kedem Auction House (Jerusalem, Israel) by the estate of Dr. Israel Perry; acquired by NCMA at Kedem Auction 101 Part 1, February 17, 2025, lot 19.Published ReferencesNLI Ketubah Database, no. 990003035570205171 (https://www.nli.org.il/en/manuscripts/NNL_ALEPH990003035570205171/NLI#$FL58253830)Exhibition HistoryRaleigh, NC, North Carolina Museum of Art, "The People's Collection Reimagined," December 1, 2025-June 1, 2026. Object Rights Statement

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